COOK - Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home

We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Williamsville Suburban is currently looking to hire a full time  Cook to join our dedicated team of professionals. We are looking for people who are passionate about their craft and bring professionalism to their work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Prepares food for meals, including modified textures for restricted and therapeutic diets.

·         Supervises dietary aides in the preparation and serving of foods and beverages.

·         Follows instructions of the Dining Services Director in the preparation of meals and maintains meal schedules.

·         Prepares food by methods that conserve nutritive value and flavor. Ensures foods are palatable, attractive and in the proper form to meet the individual needs of the residents.

·         Assures that all food items are handled properly to ensure safety and sanitation standards according to State and Federal regulations. Properly stores, covers, and refrigerates necessary items. Ensures that foods are cooked to the appropriate temperatures according to the FDA Food Code, latest edition.

·         Practices and supervises infection control policies.

·         Attends in-service education and dining services staff meetings as required.

·         Performs other duties as assigned by the Dining Services Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification in healthcare cooking (ServSafe or Sodexo)
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in large-scale cooking
• Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep
• Must be able to do some physical work
• Must be able to work as a team member
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Excellent customer service & communication skills
• Will manage Kitchen in absence of food service director
• Must be available for weekends and Holidays

ABOUT US:

We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

Williamsville Suburban, considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using protective equipment.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.